The Tourist is a 2009 espionage novel written by Olen Steinhauer, that was featured on The New York Times' list of best sellers.

[1] The story follows Milo Weaver, an agent with a secret branch of the CIA specializing in black ops known as the Tourists.

[2] George Clooney's production company reportedly purchased the film rights to the novel in March 2009.

[2] In September 2012, it was reported that Columbia Pictures will adapt the novel into a film with Doug Liman set to direct.

[3] In October 2023, it was reported that 20th Century Studios will adapt the novel into a film with Pablo Trapero set to direct.